Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. We may earn an affiliate commission if you click on a link and purchase an item we recommend. This doesn’t add any additional cost to you, but helps support our business. Laptop Ergonomics: General Recommendations Proper laptop ergonomics is very important for musculoskeletal health. We […]
Which Foot Strike is Best for Running? There is some debate as to which foot strike is best for running. Forefoot striking has been given a lot of attention due to the book “Born to Run” and the research by Dr. Daniel Lieberman of Harvard University. Essentially, it was found that natural runners (runners who […]
Running Analysis San Diego Case Study 1- Runner’s Knee In this running analysis case study, we look at what is exacerbating our patient’s “runner’s knee”. He is a triathlete, who is new to the sport. The knee pain is worse following runs and hard efforts on the bike. Stretching, foam rolling, Active Release treatments seem […]
Gait Analysis San Diego- Cross Over Gait A running gait analysis is very helpful when a runner is dealing with an injury. One of the more problematic gaits that we identify during our running gait analysis is a cross over gait. The cross over gait or tight rope gait is present when a runner steps […]
Running Gait Analysis San Diego A running gait analysis helps identify common running form inefficiencies that may result in injury or at the very least decrease running performance. Our running gait analysis program in San Diego California takes a runner through multiple trials of treadmill running with video feedback. Based on the video analysis and […]
Graston Technique is an Effective Way to Alleviate Shin Splint Pain Shin splints is a frustrating condition that affects many active individuals especially runners and those who are in the military. Usually shin splints are a product of doing “too much, too soon” and causes pain along the tibia of the lower leg. Shin splints […]
Low back pain is a painful, frustrating, and sometimes disabling condition. There are many different causes of low back pain (Different Types of Low Back Pain) but there are similar characteristics among back pain conditions that can be addressed to help address it. Common risk factors that are associated with low back pain are: Tall […]
Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. We may earn an affiliate commission if you click on a link and purchase an item we recommend. This doesn’t add any additional cost to you, but helps support our business. Tennis Elbow Eccentric Exercises Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is characterized by pain and […]
A Safe and Effective Hip Flexor Stretch The main muscles that make up the “hip flexors” are the rectus femoris, iliacus, and psoas major. This muscle group can become overactive and tight resulting in a variety of musculoskeletal issues. Many people perform a hip flexor stretch as a routine, or to help with a specific […]
Triathlon season is in full swing here in San Diego. With local races nearly every weekend, many triathletes have trouble balancing time between training, family, jobs, and racing competitively. Many triathletes begin to notice nagging triathlon injuries that are consistently getting worse as the season continues. Should they take a break to heal? Maybe. It […]
